Haitian immigrant killed by police officer laid to rest

Hundreds gathered in Spring Valley today to mourn Herve Gillies, a Haitian immigrant who was shot to death earlier this month by a police officer.

Members of the Haitian community joined Gilles' family in a march from the site of his death to the church where his funeral was held. Joining them was Gilles' mother, who came from Haiti.

Gilles, who friends say had a history of mental illness, was shot and killed Dec. 14 by a Spring Valley police officer. Police say the officer was acting in self-defense because Gilles was acting violently while drunk.

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